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SMU 51L

2016 Nissan Navara

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,899 mi
Last recorded71,899 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Navara66,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMU 51L
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 71,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,834 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 52,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,347 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,524 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 37,278 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 29,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 29,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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SMU 51L is a 2016 Nissan Navara in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 66,568 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMU 51L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Nissan Navara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMU 51L registered?

SMU 51L is a 2016 Nissan Navara, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is SMU 51L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMU 51L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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